Manoj BhadraLucknow, May 22 -- Amid severe heatwave conditions, Uttar Pradesh is reeling under acute power outages, while drinking water supply has also been affected across the state. However, officials said that despite the continuously rising electricity demand due to the extreme weather, the department is ensuring maximum possible power supply.
People are on the roads protesting against the power cut, and there have been several reports of clashes between consumers, police, and power employees, according to reports here..
In cities, people are unable to sleep at night due to power cuts. Rural areas are receiving eight to ten hours of power instead of 18. Despite claims of power availability by the government, there is no respite for t...